Illustration of Bobby Kotick alleging a lawsuit benefited Embracer over Activision acquisition by Microsoft.
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Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit aided Embracer over Activision

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Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has alleged that a 2022 lawsuit against Microsoft's $67.8 billion acquisition of the company was filed to benefit competitor Embracer Group.

Kotick made the claim in a December response to a suit brought by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden in Delaware's Court of Chancery. The fund alleged the sale was rushed to avoid sexual misconduct charges against Kotick. Kotick countered that the action was meant to help Embracer expand in California at Activision's expense, making talent recruitment and mergers harder for the company.

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Recent X posts from May 23, 2026, report Kotick's court filing claims that the 2022 AP7 lawsuit against the Microsoft-Activision deal secretly aided Embracer's California expansion, with Embracer denying any involvement and calling the accusations baseless. Gaming accounts share detailed quotes and context neutrally, while some frame it as explosive allegations; high-engagement posts focus on the denial and competitive motives without strong opinions.

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